[TheCoolGuy]

hello all,

here is where i stand:

p4 1.8 @ 2.52
1gig corsair 3200
temps: 36-37 idle, 40-47 load (depending on how much...)
@ 1.65 vcore

i want lowe temps! my current cooling is as follows:

1 front intake
2 rear exhaust
1 side intake
1 other side intake (behind the mobo)
vortex dream hsu

my plan is as follows:

i am going to install a duct that goes directly to the heat sink
move the other side intake to the front side, so i will have two front side intake and one front intake

does this sound like a plan, and do any of you have any success stories with adding ducts?

thanks for the input

 

[NoAffinity]

Ducts are generally accepted as the best way to route cool air directly to the CPU. Sounds like a good plan.

 

[|2A|N]

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Originally Posted by newbieocer hello all, here is where i stand: p4 1.8 @ 2.52 1gig corsair 3200 temps: 36-37 idle, 40-47 load (depending on how much...) @ 1.65 vcore i want lowe temps! my current cooling is as follows: 1 front intake 2 rear exhaust 1 side intake 1 other side intake (behind the mobo) vortex dream hsu my plan is as follows: i am going to install a duct that goes directly to the heat sink move the other side intake to the front side, so i will have two front side intake and one front intake does this sound like a plan, and do any of you have any success stories with adding ducts? thanks for the input

Well ive heard a few people say ducts work very well and decrease cpu temps fairly well.

 

[SpencerM]

Other than upgrading your heat sink, a duct seems like a good way to cool your CPU

 

[Lostnhell]

I would kill for your temps, I just fan the Folding program on my P4 3.0E last night with the HT off at 96% and reached 63C.

My Idle temps at between 35 and 43C.

But as for installing a duct, I say go for it. Are you going to be running the air into the duct with a 80 or 120mm fan?

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbieocer hello all, here is where i stand: p4 1.8 @ 2.52 1gig corsair 3200 temps: 36-37 idle, 40-47 load (depending on how much...) @ 1.65 vcore i want lowe temps! my current cooling is as follows: 1 front intake 2 rear exhaust 1 side intake 1 other side intake (behind the mobo) vortex dream hsu my plan is as follows: i am going to install a duct that goes directly to the heat sink move the other side intake to the front side, so i will have two front side intake and one front intake does this sound like a plan, and do any of you have any success stories with adding ducts? thanks for the input

 

[TheCoolGuy]

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Originally Posted by mfillpot I would kill for your temps, I just fan the Folding program on my P4 3.0E last night with the HT off at 96% and reached 63C. My Idle temps at between 35 and 43C. But as for installing a duct, I say go for it. Are you going to be running the air into the duct with a 80 or 120mm fan?

nope, i read some articles and it doesn't seem necessary - most were saying that the heat sink will be fine in drawing the air in, no additional suction necessary.

also, some people were saying that because the heatsink has such a high rpm ability, a regular 80mm would just hinder the air flow...

 

[Lostnhell]

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbieocer nope, i read some articles and it doesn't seem necessary - most were saying that the heat sink will be fine in drawing the air in, no additional suction necessary. also, some people were saying that because the heatsink has such a high rpm ability, a regular 80mm would just hinder the air flow...

good point, let me know the difference it makes.

 

[TheCoolGuy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfillpot good point, let me know the difference it makes.

glory has been achieved!

her is hte pic

 

[aznchowboy650]

wat do u mean by air duct jw and wear is it i was thinkin of a tube connect to the cpu lol